2022 Go Beyond Forever Stamps
2022 Buzz Lightyear, Head in Profile – Go Beyond
- Commemorates iconic fictional character Buzz Lightyear and the 2022 Disney and Pixar movie “Lightyear”
- One of four stamp designs in the Go Beyond set
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Go Beyond
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 3, 2022
First Day City: Los Angeles, California
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the release of the 2022 Lightyear movie and the fictional character we all know and love – Buzz Lightyear.
About the stamp designs: The stamp pictures a close-up of Buzz Lightyear in profile view. The artwork was provided by Pixar Animation Studios.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California.
About the Go Beyond set: Four different stamp designs were issued to coincide with the 2022 release of the movie, Lightyear, starring everyone’s favorite space ranger, Buzz Lightyear. Each stamp pictures Buzz in a different pose. All artwork provided by Pixar Animation Studios. The selvage of the pane of 20 includes a full-body view of Buzz and his iconic green and silver space suit.
History the stamp represents: Buzz Lightyear first appeared on the big screen in the 1995 film Toy Story. He starred alongside Sheriff Woody, the favorite cowboy doll of Andy Davis. Buzz was voiced by Tim Allen and Woody by Tom Hanks.
Buzz and Woody’s friendship started out rocky. Woody was Andy’s favorite toy until receiving Buzz as a birthday gift. At first, Buzz believed he was a true “space ranger” rather than a toy. Woody began to resent Buzz as he became Andy’s new favorite toy. Andy even redecorated his room from cowboy themed to space themed.
Woody tried to get rid of Buzz by knocking him behind a desk, but accidentally knocked him out Andy’s window instead. This led the two toys on an adventure in the outside world. Woody tried to get them both back to Andy’s room and Buzz tried to return to his home planet. They faced many obstacles together, including rough handling by Andy’s neighbor, Sid. Eventually, Buzz realized he was a toy after all, and Woody helped him look forward to a new life.
Buzz and Woody go from enemies to friends, teaching children the dangers of jealousy and judging people too harshly. After all, you never know who might become your new best friend!
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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